Accident Details
On August 12, 2012, at 1115 Universal Coordinated Time, a Cirrus SR-22 aircraft with Turkish Registration TC-SAS was destroyed when it impacted the Marmara Sea. The flight was conducted as an instructional flight. Both pilots on board sustained fatal injuries. The flight had originated from Hazerfan Airport (LTBW) in Istanbul, Turkey.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of the Republic of Turkey. Further information can be obtained from the Ministry of Transportation, Maritime Affairs and Communications at the address provided in the official report.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cirrus SR-22, a single-engine general aviation aircraft. The specific registration was TC-SAS.